Simeone described the difference between glory in Spain and Argentina. Here people have respect, at home they want to beat me up

Diego Simeone is an idol for Atlético Madrid fans, and the same is true in his native Argentina. Yet, according to him, the behaviour and attitude of his supporters is completely different.

Diego Pablo Simeone González has spent five years as an active player at Atlético Madrid and has led the Colchoneros as coach for 11 years. He has thus been in Spain longer than the sum of his playing and coaching career in his native Argentina (8 years).

Simeone has settled in Madrid with his family and five children. The eldest, Giovanni, plays for Hellas Verona, the second oldest, Gianluca, plays for Ibiza and the youngest male heir to the name, Giuliano, is starting to make his way into Atlético’s A-team.

Simeone accepted an invitation to the Spanish entertainment show “El Hormiguero”, where he revealed some interesting facts. Like the differences between being famous in Spain and Argentina.

“A guy like you comes to a restaurant and has to face unpleasant situations?” Simeone was asked about his private life.

“No. Never. Since we’ve been here in Spain, people have a lot of respect. From our fans and from people who support other teams,” Simeone replied.

“Is it different in Argentina?” asked host Pablo Motos.

“In Argentina it’s more complicated. Here, for example, I’m with my family or friends at dinner and they ask me for a photo or an autograph. I tell them, ‘Sorry, I’m just eating’ and they understand. In Argentina, they’ll say: ‘Who do you think you are? Come out and I’ll beat you up,’ ‘ Simeone made the audience laugh with his answer.

El Cholo, as Simeone is nicknamed, is not having the best season this year. While he led Atlético Madrid to the La Liga title last year, he is currently in fourth place in the Spanish league, 14 points behind leaders Real Madrid. So he will have to work hard to make the fans celebrate him again this summer.

Source: El Hormiguero, Marca